Is Orem tap water safe to drink?

Yes with good quality

Orem's tap water meets all EPA standards and scores well on our analysis. It is generally safe to drink though filtration can improve taste and provide extra precaution.

81/100
Purity Score
2
Issues Found
9 GPG
Hardness
Not detected
PFAS

2 Issues Detected in Orem

Moderately Hard Water (9 GPG)

Hardness above 7 GPG can cause minor scale buildup.

Hardness data for Orem

Arsenic Approaching Limit (0.2 mg/L)

EPA limit is 0.010 mg/L.

Arsenic info for Orem
Utah

840,578,405,884,059 · Provo River and groundwater

Water Quality in Orem, UT (2026)

Low Risk Updated March 2026 97,521 residents
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81
Purity Score

Mineral content in Orem's water supply rates as moderately hard. This guide covers what that means for your home and which filters or softeners address it best.

Contaminant Levels

PFAS
ND
Lead
1.5 ppb
Nitrate
0.4 mg/L
Arsenic
0.2 mg/L
Hardness
9 gpg

Health Insights

  • 1
    At 9 GPG, Orem's water qualifies as moderately hard. This can cause limescale in pipes and shorten appliance lifespan.

Score

81 /100
Good
"Good" threshold (70)

Orem tap water is sourced from Provo River and groundwater and treated by City of Orem Water. Water hardness is hard at 9.0 GPG which may cause scale buildup. Overall purity score: 81/100 (Good). Updated for 2026.

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Orem Hard Water: Effects on Your Home

Hard water conditions in Orem (9 GPG) can leave white mineral deposits on fixtures, reduce soap lather, and gradually damage water-using appliances. Water heaters are particularly vulnerable: scale insulates the heating element, raising energy costs and reducing lifespan. A water softener exchanging calcium and magnesium for sodium eliminates scale formation throughout the home. For households concerned about sodium in drinking water, pairing a softener with an RO system at the kitchen tap is the standard approach.

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Orem Water FAQ

Is Orem UT tap water safe to drink in 2026?
Orem tap water meets EPA federal drinking water standards and scores 81/100 (Good) on PurityMap for 2026. For most healthy adults the water is considered safe but point-of-use filtration adds an important layer of protection.
Does Orem UT use chlorine or chloramine for disinfection?
Orem uses chloramine as the primary disinfectant with a residual level of 0.9 ppm. Chloramine is harder to remove than free chlorine and requires a catalytic carbon or reverse osmosis filter. Standard Brita-style pitchers will NOT remove chloramine.
How hard is Orem UT water and what is the TDS level?
Orem water hardness is 9.0 grains per gallon (hard) with a TDS of 320 ppm (poor). This level causes noticeable scale buildup in water heaters kettles and dishwashers. A water softener is recommended to protect plumbing and reduce soap usage.
Has PFAS been found in Orem UT drinking water?
Based on available EPA UCMR5 monitoring data as of 2026 PFAS have not been detected above EPA advisory levels in Orem drinking water.
What is the best water filter for Orem?
Based on Orem's water profile, we recommend the AFWFilters 5600sxt 48000 Grain Softener. Orem water scores well overall. A pitcher filter provides extra precaution and improves taste for drinking and cooking.

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West Valley CityUtah — 78/100West JordanUtah — 78/100St. GeorgeUtah — 78/100SandyUtah — 81/100ProvoUtah — 82/100OgdenUtah — 82/100

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Data Sources

  • EPA SDWIS
  • EWG Tap Water Database
  • City of Orem Water CCR
  • USGS monitoring data

PurityMap compiles public data. Updated March 2026.

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